China's deadliest mining accident in decades kills at least 90 in Shanxi coal explosion

At least 90 miners were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, with rescue efforts ongoing to reach workers still trapped underground. The death toll makes this China's deadliest mining disaster in recent years. Coal mine explosions remain a persistent safety challenge in China despite regulatory reforms, reflecting ongoing concerns about enforcement and worker protections in the industry.